| September 1899, No. 19 | The Railway and Shipping World (Toronto) | Page 277, col. 3 |
Ontario electric railways.
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Metropolitan Electric Ry.—The extensions from Richmond Hill to Newmarket was opened Aug. 14. The time from North Toronto to Newmarket is 1 1/2 hours, 4 round trips being made. As soon as the power plant at Bond's Lake is completed, which is expected to be early in Sep., the service will be increased & baggage cars will be put on. The Postmaster-General recently went over the line & it is said the Co. is likely to receive a mail contract.
Railways: Met.Ry.